Published 2:26 pm, Friday, May 26, 2017

THOMASTON >> The Fine Arts Connection of Thomaston has selected the bands that will appear in the 2017 free Summer Band concerts at Seth Thomas Park in Thomaston. This is the gala 15 year anniversary of the concert series. Corporate sponsor, Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation, provided the seed money to help fundrasing.

The concerts are on Monday evenings, beginning on June 19, and run through Aug. 14, 7-8:30 p.m., and are held at Seth Thomas Park on South Main St., Thomaston. Concerts are free, and all are welcome to attend; the park is handicap accessible. In the event of rain, the concerts move to the air-conditioned Thomaston High School auditorium,

The concert for June 19 features the perennial Community Band favorite, Farmington Valley Band. The Thomaston Rotary Club is sponsoring this concert. In the event of rain, this concert only would be held at the First Congregational Church on Main St.

June 26 brings back some old friends, Opening Night, followed by Evan Gottfried’s Family Extravaganza for children of all ages on July 3rd! The Connecticut Community Foundation is the sponsor for this concert.

July 10 will see the return of the Thomaston Jazz Orchestra. July 17 will again feature Thomaston’s favorite original, Clearview. July 24 will feature the superb Nancy Tucker, singer, songwriter, actress, comedian, and children’s performer. On July 31, Restless Mountain performs with their Americana/Bluegrass music.

August 7th we welcome back Irish Balladeers, The Kerry Boys, who have graced our stage many times with their light-hearted Irish tunes. Barrett Family Oil is sponsoring this concert. Closing out this year’s 15th anniversary season is another crowd favorite, The Zolla Boys, with their fine bluegrass music.

Guests can bring lawn chairs or blankets and a picnic if they wish. Parking is available at the Unimetal lot across from the Park. Due to a town ordinance, alcohol is not permitted in the Park.

If you would like to financially support the 15th Anniversary Concert Series, send your tax-deductible contribution to FACT, P.O. Box 355, Thomaston, CT 06787. For further information, visit the Fine Arts Connection website at: www.thomastonfinearts.com.

Filmmaking Camp offered in Falls Village

FALLS VILLAGE >> A filmmaking camp will be held July 24-28 at Housatonic Valley Regional High School.

In this one-week program, designed by professional documentarians, students will write, direct and edit a short film on a topic of their choice. The week will end with a public screening of their work. This unique program teaches students how to fairly and even-handedly communicate ideas they are passionate about.

The program is open to students in grades 8-12, meeting from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. All necessary equipment will be provided, or students can bring their own. They are responsible for lunch and snacks. The cost is $100 per person.

The camp is made possible by a grant from the Carlton D. Fyler and Jenny R. Rain Fyler Fund, a fund of the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation.

Summer program enrollment now open

TORRINGTON >> The Parks and Recreation Department is offering the annual Summer Action and Adventure Program.

This program is open to children 4 years old to children entering 8th Grade in the fall. The Action Program is for children 4 years old to children entering 3rd Grade and will be based at Pleasant View Park on Durand Street.

The Adventure Program is for children entering grades 4-8 in the fall and will be based at Major Besse Park on Riverside Avenue. The program will run for seven weeks, Monday-Friday, -July 3-Aug. 18, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., with the option of Before Care and/or After Care for an additional fee. There will be an orientation day for all participants on June 30, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Several affordable packages are available to meet the varying needs of participants and families. Sign up for two week sessions of camp or select a package that covers the whole summer and saves money. Each two-week session includes all activities, visits to the municipal pool, and two field trips to exciting destinations.

Daily onsite activities will include arts and crafts, sports, group games, onsite visits from local organizations, field days, and so much more. Weekly field trips will feature visits to a Hartford Yard Goats game, Lake Coupounce, Roller Magic, Roaring Brook Nature Center, Burr Pond, Quassy Waterpark, and the movies.

The Summer Action and Adventure Registration Forms, list of fees, and calendar of activities is available on the Parks and Recreation Website at https://torringtonct.myrec.com.